Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal - Gadgets/Armor FAQ

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Game : Ratchet And Clank Up Your Arsenal
Console : Playstation 2
Author : a_heavenly_vody
Version : Final
FAQ Type : Armor/Gadgets FAQ
Copyrite 2005 a_heavenly_body
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Table Of Contents
1-Introduction
2-Copyrite Notice
3-Version History
4-Armor
A.Magnaplate Armor
B.Adamantine Armor
C.Aegis Mark V Armor
D.Infernox Armor
5-Gadgets
A.Heli-Pack
B.Thruster-Pack
C.Hydro-Pack
D.Refractor
E.Tyhrra-Guise
F.Hyper Shot
G.Warp Pad
H.PDA
I.Charge Boots
J.Gravity Boots
K.Hacker
L.Bolt Grabber V2
M.Map-O-Matic
N.Nano-Pak
6-FAQ
7-Contact
8-Credits
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1-Introduction
Hi this is my FAQ for all the gadgets and armor in ratchet and clank 3 up your
arsenal.Hope you find this FAQ informative,if yes then please rate it.
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2-Copyrite Notice
This document is copyrite 2005 a_heavenly_body It cannot be altered reproduced
or published under any circumstances without my permission. The only website
currently allowed to host it is
http://www.faqs.ign.com/
Thats it. If i find it on any other website without my permission then the
web master will be in one heck of a trouble as i will immediately take legal
action. If you spot it on an un authorized website inform me via e-mail as
soon as you can(see contacts section). If you want it on your website then me
an e-mail asking permission and we will discuss things(see contacts section)
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3-Version History
3 January 2005..v 1.0 complete...I think everything is complete.Don't expect any
future updates.
7 January 2005...Final...Its fully complete.
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4-Armor
Armor is a necessary portion of the game for without it you will die faster
then a canary in a mine field.There are four types of armor in this game and
you will inevitably end up buying all four of them.You can buy armors at the
gadgetron armor vendor on the starship pheonix.
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A.Magnaplate Armor
The magnaplate armor will be your first armor.It will block 33% of all
oncoming attacks.This armor is available after mission 7.
Cost: 10,000 Bolts
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B.Adamantine Armor
Adamantine armor is made of adamantine,one of the hardest metals in the galaxy
[Also on earth,WOLVERINE anyone? :-)] It will block 50% of all oncoming attack
This armor is available after mission 18.
Cost: 60,000 Bolts
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C.Aegis Mark V Armor
This is the ultimate breakthrough in personel defense.It will block upto 66%
of all oncoming attacks.
This armor is available after mission 44.
Cost: 250,000 Bolts
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D.Infernox Armor
This is armor is not necessary in the normal mode,NEITHER will you have the
bolts to pay for it.BUT it is a must in challenge mode.This proto-type armor
will block upto 80% of all oncoming attacks.The infernox armor is weaker then
the carbonox armor in the bogon galaxy in ratchet and clank going commando,
which despite being of the same price was able to block upto 90% of all
oncoming attacks.
The infernox armor is available after the start of mission 58.
Cost: 1,000,000
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5-Gadgets
How do you expect a squishy lombax and a tiny robot to progress without a
slew of handy gadgets.Below i have listed every gadget in the game.
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A.Heli-Pack
The heli-pack upgrade helps ratchet and clank take a big jump in the air,
jump long distances and glide down.Press R1 + X while standing still to take
a big leap into the air.Press R1 + X while moving to jump a long distance
forward.When you are falling down,press and hold X to glide your way to
safety.It uses propellers.
The heli-pack upgrade was bought in ratchet and clank 1 from Al.
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B.Thruster-Pack
The thruster-pack is the same as the heli-pack except that is uses booster
rockets.It moves faster but the leap in air is small compared to the heli-
pack.Its gliding is much better.Same buttons as above apply.
You bought the thruster-pack from Al's brother in ratchet and clank 1.
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C.Hydro-Pack
The hydro-pack is a black market device which allows ratchet and clank to swim
faster under water.It also allows them to swim against currents.You bought the
hydro-pack in ratchet and clank 1.Press and hold R1 while under water to go
at a faster pace.
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D.Refractor
You get this gadget on planet marcadia when the president sends you to repair
the laser defense facility.The gadget forms a protective force field around
ratchet allowing him to manipulate lasers without losing health.The laser can
be directed better in first person mode.Press L1 to go in first person mode.
The lasers an be used to open doors etc or DAMAGE enemies.Just direct the
laser at them.
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E.Tyhrra-Guise
You win this gadget on annhilation-nation.This gadget allows you to disguise
your self as a tyhrranoid.A similar gaget was made by megacorp in the bogon
galaxy called the holo-guise which allowed you to disguise your self as a
robot.You are very limited when using the tyhrra-guise.All you can do is move,
jump and start conersations.No weapons can be used.It is necessary to use it
to get past certain areas.It is USELESS in normal enemy occupied areas.
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F.Hyper Shot
This replaces the swing shot from ratchet and clank 2.This gaget allows you to
activate hyper shot platforms,for a limited time.You can also swing on hyper
shot targets to get past certain areas.This gadget is mostly situational.
You get this gadget automatically in the mid portion of the game.
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G.Warp Pad
The warp pad allows ratchet to reach the place where he placed the warp pad
from a distance.This is a one mission only gadget and you will get it on
planet aridia automatically.
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H.PDA
Similar to the PDA in ratchet and clank 1.Except this PDA's ammo costs much
more.You buy this on captain qwark's hideout for 250,000 bolts.This gadget
allows you to buy ammo for your weaponry at any place.There are two problems,
the ammo costs TEN TIMES as much(too much comapared to RC1 where the ammo cost
only twice as much) and is available for only the gadgetron weapons.This means
you cannot buy ammo for the 5 returning weapons as they were made by megacorp.
Very useful device,specially in the final boss battle.
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I.Charge Boots
Another return from ratchet and clank 2.You get these autmatically on
planet DAXX.This gadget allows you to fly close to the ground.Double tap R1 to
activate it for a short speedy burst or double tap and hold R1 for a very LONG
but slow flying burst.(Hey,its faster then walking).Pretty Useful.
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J.Gravity Boots
Another return from RC2.These boots will allow you to walk on metal surfaces
whether you walk on the ceiling or sideways or whatever.Very useful.You get
these automatically after you complete the battle missions in Blackwater city.
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K.Hacker
You get this gadget automatically,with the hypershot.This gadget opens locked
doors.You have to play a mini-game where you have to zap the red lasers with
the O button and collect the green ones using the square button.You can't harm
the purple ones.This mini-game requires LUCK more then skill.Stand in front of
a hacker terminal and press TRIANGLE to use it.
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L.Bolt Grabber V2
This gadget is a hybrid of the crate breaker and armor magnetizer from RC2.
Press X + SQUARE to do a hyper strike,with this gadget every breakable object
nearby will break.Also the the bolts will fly to you from a longer distance.
You have to fight you way to this gadget on Zeldrin Starport.
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M.Map-O-Matic
This gadget is the result of gadgetron's effort to mark every inch of the
galaxy.This will allow you to see hidden areas on your map,plus all sewer
crystals on aquatos.This was in RC1 and was known as mapper in RC2.
You get this automatically after you complete the battle missions on planet
metroplis.
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N.Nano-Pak
This gadget gives your reserve nano-tech JUST when you need it i-e when your
nano tech is down to 5 points.You have fill it with unused nanotech. You have
to fight your way to this gadget on the crash site.
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This sums up all armors and gadgets in ratchet and clank 3:Up your arsenal,
Hope you found the FAQ informative.If yes then please rate it.THANK YOU.
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6-FAQ
1)Is it necessary for me to buy all armors?
Ans)No.You can save up to buy the expensive one.
2)Once i upgrade to a stronger armor,for example from magnaplate to adamantine
can i revert back to magnaplate?
Ans)No.Besides,why would you want to.
3)Holy Crap,the PDA is very expensive...
Ans)Glad you pointed it out (*rolls eyes*)
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7-Contact
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8-Credits
Me............For creating this walkthrough
You...........For Reading it
[Your Name Here]...For sending a great contribution.
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